Instructional Designer I with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview: The Instructional Designer, under the close supervision and guidance of the Program Office, designs and develops curriculum in accordance with the Instructional Systems Design model, Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures, and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards. This position requires the incumbent to work closely with the curriculum manager, other instructional designers, other program offices, subject matter experts and multimedia specialists to design and develop lesson plans, student materials, and instructional media. Primary Responsibilities: Applies principles of Adult Learning Theory to the design of all training materials
Designs, develops and or edits lesson plans, presentation, activities and other course material
Designs and develops curriculum based on sound Instructional Systems Design principles
Identifies appropriate training delivery mechanisms
Identifies training gaps and makes recommendations to minimize or eliminate training gaps
Conducts needs assessments
Develops learning goals and objectives
Monitors courses and instructors against performance criteria
Performs course evaluation
Develops, maintain and ensure adherence to a course development schedule during the development cycle
Stays current on policy, law and technology changes, as well as skill requirements and office directives to ensure up-to-date curriculum
Assists curriculum management by maintaining all curriculum records, scheduling curriculum reviews, conducting curriculum reviews, making recommendations for updates and changes, and tracking revision history
Evaluates pilot courses to ensures that they conform to Training and Performance Standard Operating Procedures, FLETA accreditation and adult education standards
Provides weekly updates of course activities to the curriculum manager
Provides the necessary support and guidance to achieve and retain all FLETA accreditation requirements for the Program Office
Manages multiple projects with overlapping timelines
Participates in every facet of the Instruction Design process with supervision and guidance
Employee will require supervision and has limited opportunity to exercise independent judgement and initiative in the line of work
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree with a concentration in adult learning, education or curriculum development
Four (4) years of experience in curriculum design and development
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Specialized knowledge or professional experience in several of the following: instructional systems design, education and adult learning principles, cooperative learning, programming and authoring tools
Must be familiar with standard concepts and practices in training and course development
Demonstrated experience working in all five phases of the Instructional Systems Design model preferred
Excellent writing, proofreading and design skills to develop training course materials
Must possess excellent written and spoken use of the English language
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; and attention to detail
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Familiarity with SharePoint preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Driver's License Security Clearance: • Must be a U.S. citizen
• Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance (A TOP SECRET clearance may be required)
Physical Demands: The physical demands that will be required inside the work place and for the position. Must lift, will sit, answer the phone, type on a keyboard, move files, etc. Travel: None Work Environment: Office environment

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